90Routine Maintenance Lubrication

Lubrication

Caution • This print engine does not require lubrication. Applying lubricants may damage your print engine’s finish and decrease the performance of its electromechanical parts.

Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning your print engine regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the print engine. The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 8. See the following pages for specific procedures.

Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this print engine.

Table 8 • Recommended Print Engine Cleaning Schedule
AreaMethodInterval

 

 

 

PrintheadSolvent*Perform these procedures at the following times:

 

 

• When CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.
Platen roller

Solvent*

 

 

Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of labels
Transmissive media sensorAir blow
or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.

 

 

Reflective media sensor

Air blow

Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll
Media path

Solvent*

(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.

 

 

 

Ribbon sensor

Air blow

 

 

 

 

Door-open sensors

Air blow

Monthly and as needed

 

 

 

Tear-off/peel-off bar

Solvent*

 

 

 

 

Clear plastic antenna cover

Air blow

 

(RFID print engines)

 

 

 

 

 

*Use Preventative Maintenance kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water.

Clean the Exterior

Clean the outside surfaces of the print engine with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed.

Caution • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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110PAX4/R110PAX4 User Guide

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